Positivity! Positivity! Positivity! There is more to positivity than just being POSITIVE! It’s called REALITY! It’s great to have a positive outlook and mindset. Please do. In the process, don’t forget to be real. The following picture is a GIF from Google+ that I really appreciate.

A lack of reality and knowledge can be dangerous.

Confidence is great and should be a part of everyone’s character. Positivity is wonderful, enjoyable and attracts more positivity. Don’t embrace positivity alone. Embrace reality, too. Continue reading →

Respect the opinion of others. Be open to the views of others. Not everyone will agree with you. You will not agree with everyone. There’s a time to agree to disagree. Be positive. Be kind. Be honest. Honesty may be the best policy but honesty isn’t always readily received. Most of us don’t like to be told that we are in error. Even if we are open to constructive criticism, it doesn’t mean we don’t take a few deep breaths while receiving it. The deliverer of the correction may take as many, if not more, deep breaths as the receiver. Again, be positive – be kind – be honest – give respect with openness.

While blogging, I do my best to reference what I use by others. No, it’s not always easy. For example, I am an avid reader. I haven’t been able to read much in the last few months. When I started this blog about two weeks ago, I referenced many thoughts “I” have written before. I have spoken to youth many times in the past 5 or 6 years on the use of social media and being responsible. I enjoy reading the views of others, especially when they align with what I have spoken. I have trained admin pros before and speak from experience. Yes, I glean from others. Basically, there will be times when what you express is similar to the thoughts of others. It’s about integrity. You live with yourself. Be honest and true to “you” if no one else.

Failure is a great thing because you tried. Bad experiences will happen. The best thing is to let go and move forward with lessons learned. (Image shared via Google+)

The following link is an extreme case of the illegal use of an organization’s logo; however, it is not a minor issue.

I am not focused on race relations here as much as media relations. As an employee or otherwise, you should always research how a company requires its logos and other proprietary information to be used and referenced.

Twitter, Facebook and others provide guidelines via their websites. For an example, take a look at the restrictions for the use of Twitter’s logo.

Time in research before use can save time in addressing improper use.

To assist your organization, learn your requirements. Use them accordingly. Know the point of contact to report misuse whether by internal or external sources. Do so quickly in the age of social media. It only takes a second for a media storm.